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Understand the American Airlines bankruptcy filing

Thursday, December 1st, 2011

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The following statement has been released by American Airlines:
AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc. and AMR Eagle Holding Corporation, announced that Judge Sean H. Lane of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York yesterday granted approval of a series of first day motions filed […]

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Chevy Volt fires, Investigators ask: Is it Safe?

Monday, November 28th, 2011

Two Chevy Volts have caught fire in federal tests — now there’s an investigation.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is looking into the risk of a fire in Chevrolet Volts after two Volt batteries caught fire.  The incidents happened within weeks after crash tests.  It’s believed there was some type of damage to the battery.
A […]

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Black Friday shopping turns violent in some stores

Sunday, November 27th, 2011

US Black Friday shopping turns violent in some stores.

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Black Friday deals go mobile on smartphones

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

Holiday shopping is going mobile, with retailers aggressively courting shoppers using exclusive mobile deals for smartphones and tablets this Black Friday.

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What to do with Thanksgiving grease?

Wednesday, November 23rd, 2011

The holidays are a time to bring people together to enjoy family, friends, and of course, food. While you may love to entertain, make sure one unexpected guest-the plumber-is not at your home this season.
Grease is found in such things as cooking oil, shortening, sauces, meat fats, and dairy products. When used cooking grease is […]

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ID theft and other crimes increase during the holiday season

Monday, November 21st, 2011

Headline news from the Riverside Sheriff’s Department:
The Temecula Police Department typically observes a rise in property crimes during the holiday season.
The majority of property crimes are the result of “crimes of opportunity.” These crimes include vehicle burglaries, thefts from locked / unlocked vehicles, residential burglaries, and thefts from garages with open doors.
Criminals are typically […]

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Online coupons help people save money

Sunday, November 20th, 2011

Consumers, faced with a struggling economy, turn to couponing in a bid to save hundreds on their grocery bills.

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Added seatbelt patrols added during the holiday

Thursday, November 17th, 2011

Headline news from the California Highway Patrol:
The CHP is participating in the Click It or Ticket seat belt enforcement campaign November 18 – 27. During this time, law enforcement throughout the state actively look for drivers and passengers who are unbuckled.

Click It or Ticket has a successful track record since its inception in 2005; California’s […]

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Google to end BlackBerry Gmail App this month

Friday, November 11th, 2011

Google is dropping its dedicated Gmail application for BlackBerry devices later this month to focus on a web-based interface.

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Measure I wins strong approval from Riverside voters

Wednesday, November 9th, 2011

While taxes aren’t popular Measure I was overwhelmingly approved by Riverside voters Tuesday night.
Of the 16,092 ballots cast, 85% of voters passed the $19 land tax to fund libraries, according to the Riverside County Registrar of Voters.
Measure I is a ten year extension of an earlier property tax which was set to expire without voter […]

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